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YK51 EAO

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

130,187 mi
Last recorded130,187 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 EAO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 130,187 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 127,562 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 125,328 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 124,008 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 123,942 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 120,255 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 120,255 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 118,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 113,574 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced high beam lens cracked (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2015 109,074 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 109,074 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 104,942 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 104,941 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leaks on engine

Pass 7 May 2013 99,613 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 93,411 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 87,960 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 82,257 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 73,636 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 66,716 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 May 2007 57,924 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 57,912 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 51,832 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 39,068 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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YK51 EAO is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2001 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 85,841 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK51 EAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 25 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YK51 EAO is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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